First Pacific Co. (OTCMKTS:FPAFY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Short interest jumped 63.8% to 99,912 shares as of Feb. 27 (up from 61,005 on Feb. 12), with a very low short‑interest ratio of 0.8 days based on average daily volume — the report also notes an anomalous "0.0% of the company's stock are short sold" figure.
• Shares slipped 2.8%, opening at $3.82 and trading below the 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages ($4.02 and $4.09); First Pacific’s 12‑month range is $2.67–$4.44 and its balance sheet shows moderate leverage (debt/equity 0.81) with liquidity ratios near 1.0–1.3.

First Pacific Co. (OTCMKTS:FPAFY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 99,912 shares, an increase of 63.8% from the February 12th total of 61,005 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 117,752 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Based on an average trading volume of 117,752 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's stock are short sold.

First Pacific Stock Down 2.8%

FPAFY opened at $3.82 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $4.02 and a 200 day moving average price of $4.09. First Pacific has a twelve month low of $2.67 and a twelve month high of $4.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.27.

About First Pacific

First Pacific Company Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment management and holding company with a focus on Asia. Since its establishment in 1981, First Pacific has built a diversified portfolio of investments in consumer food products, infrastructure, natural resources and telecommunications. The firm's strategy centres on acquiring substantial minority interests in companies with strong regional positions and working collaboratively to drive sustainable growth and shareholder value.

In the consumer products sector, First Pacific's principal holding is in Indofood, one of Indonesia's largest vertically integrated food companies, known for branded noodles, flour, cooking oils and dairy products.

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